178 5th Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1862
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4.5-story building located in Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, containing 13 residential units. Built in 1862.
The neighborhood: Flatiron District
Manhattan · 274 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,915 1BR · $9,000 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
1 park · 0.3 acres · incl. Worth Square
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing5
- Pests3
- Structural3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES , BATHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 11, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST
Mar 10, 2003Class C - Security
ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS AS REQUIRED (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT) AT FRONT AREAWAY
Feb 28, 2022Class B - Window/Door
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOTTOM WINDOW SASHES THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Nov 27, 2007Class B - Safety
HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Nov 27, 2007Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 13, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Nov 27, 2007Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,915.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,915 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $9,000 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
LOWER FIFTH REALTY CORP.
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
⚡ 87% faster than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 19 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 2.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 6 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Flatiron District is about $4,915/month for a one-bedroom.